Southwest Papua Map of Indonesia

The Southwest Papua Map or Papua Barat Daya Map product has 4 slides as below, with two maps for Southwest Papua, one is the provincial map with regencies and municipalities and the other is the province outline map.

1. Indonesia Country Boundary
2. Indonesia Map with 34 Provinces
3. Indonesia Map with 38 Provinces 2022 onwards
4. Southwest Papua Map with Regencies & Municipalities

Southwest Papua Map has 6 regencies (kabupaten) and municipalities (Kota), with each regency or municipality as an individual shape. They are Kota Sorong, Maybrat, Raja Ampat, Sorong, Sorong Selatan, and Tambrauw.

Indonesia’s 38 provinces, which are Aceh, Bali, Banten, Bengkulu, Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta, Dki Jakarta, Gorontalo, Jambi, Jawa Barat, Jawa Tengah, Jawa Timur, Kalimantan Barat, Kalimantan Selatan, Kalimantan Tengah, Kalimantan Timur, Kalimantan Utara, Kepulauan Bangka Belitung, Kepulauan Riau, Lampung, Maluku, Maluku Utara, Nusa Tenggara Barat, Nusa Tenggara Timur, Papua, Papua Barat, Papua Barat Daya, Papua Pegunungan, Papua Selatan, Papua Tengah, Riau, Sulawesi Barat, Sulawesi Selatan, Sulawesi Tengah, Sulawesi Tenggara, Sulawesi Utara, Sumatera Barat, Sumatera Selatan, and Sumatera Utara.

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Population and Ethnic Diversity

• South Papua, a newly established province of Indonesia, is home to a diverse population of approximately 621,904 individuals, encompassing indigenous Papuans, Ambonese, Bugis, Butonese, Javanese, Makassar, Minahasa, and Toraja ethnic groups. The province is characterized by its rich ethnic diversity, with indigenous Papuans constituting a significant portion of the demographic makeup.

Capital and Major Cities

• The capital and largest city of South Papua is Jayapura. The province is divided into eight regencies and one city, with significant cities including Biak Numfor, Keerom, Kepulauan Yapen, Mamberamo Raya, Sarmi, Supiori, and Waropen.

Economy and Natural Resources

• South Papua boasts significant potential in agriculture, mining, forest products, and tourism. The region produces pearls, seaweed, traditional weaving industry products, and fragrant nutmeg syrup. Additionally, the Cenderawasih Bay National Park, located in Teluk Wondama Regency, contributes to the province’s nature tourism. The mining sector, particularly the extraction of copper, gold, and nickel, plays a pivotal role in the provincial economy.

Importance and Impact

• The establishment of South Papua as a separate province reflects its growing significance and potential for economic development. The province’s abundant natural resources, including its mining industry and unique tourism offerings, position it as a region of promise within Indonesia. The province’s strategic location, diverse population, and economic activities underscore its importance in Indonesia’s evolving economic landscape.

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